Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount:
Via PhotoRumors
Oberwerth announced a new leather camera bag “Louis” specially designed for the new Leica M11 camera. The bag is available with black and red stitching. Here are the details:
If you purchase the bag directly from Oberwerth you can get 10% off with coupon code “RUMORS22“.
The bag is also available for sale at B&H Photo and in all Leica Stores (Leica Store Miami and Leica Store Lisse).
Additional information:
Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0.
For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT):
Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:
→ Wise introduced a new series of V90 standard SDXC UHS-II memory cards in 128GB, 256GB, and the world’s first 512GB.
→ Hodinkee: hands-on exploring new brand territory with the Leica L2 watch.
→ KUVRD has a new product on Kickstarter – a teeny cleaning tool for lenses & screens: “Universal Glass Cleaners. Safely clean any lens/screen/monitor. Conveniently stick to any surface/device. Washable. Reusable.”
→ The Leica Summit 2022 registration is now open (it will take place outside of Bern, Switzerland).
→ New Leica M11 reviews at Capa Camera and Unperfect01.
→ Next are the latest Leica-related videos:
Leica just announced a new robust, limited-edition version of the Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens in matte black finish – a special paint that is extremely scratch-resistant:
The price is $4,495 – $500 cheaper than the regular 28mm Summicron version – here are both lenses side-by-side:
This edition is limited to 450 lenses worldwide and it is already sold out in most stores:
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Press release:
There is a new MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount from Miyazaki San (priced around $900) – here are the Google translated details:
Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2022
Leica Camera is once again presenting the renowned Leica Oskar Barnack Award. With the announcement of the jury, the selection process for the photography award moves into its final phase.
This year, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) enters into its 42nd edition. Based on the submissions made by nominators from all over the world, the jury decides on the shortlist and winners. The 2022 jury includes:
